Tuesday, November 23, 2010

I'll be missing you my dearest nephew...

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Allahyarham Naz Afiqhaqem bin Kamarutzaman
20 April 1990 - 16 November 2010
Al - Fatihah

سُوۡرَةُ الفَاتِحَة


بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ (١)

ٱلۡحَمۡدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلۡعَـٰلَمِينَ (٢) ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ (٣) مَـٰلِكِ يَوۡمِ ٱلدِّينِ (٤) إِيَّاكَ نَعۡبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسۡتَعِينُ (٥) ٱهۡدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٲطَ ٱلۡمُسۡتَقِيمَ (٦) صِرَٲطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنۡعَمۡتَ عَلَيۡهِمۡ غَيۡرِ ٱلۡمَغۡضُوبِ عَلَيۡهِمۡ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ (٧)

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful (1) 

Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, (2) The Beneficent, the Merciful. (3) Owner of the Day of Judgment, (4) Thee (alone) we worship; Thee (alone) we ask for help. (5) Show us the straight path, (6) The path of those whom Thou hast favoured. Not (the path) of those who earn Thine anger nor of those who go astray. (7)


My dearest nephew, Afiq or Angah (i usually called him) had an accident early Sunday morning (14 November) and was rushed to Serdang Hospital for treatment.  When i knew about this, me and my sisters rushed to the hospital and was told that he suffered bleeding in the brain and he's unstable and in a coma.  Later in the afternoon, my nephew was admitted to Ward 6C and the doctors monitored his condition. After two days, he passed away peacefully at 6.16 pm.  The doctors concluded that my nephew had severe brain injury.  He was 20 years old.
Afiq .. Busu will always remember you .. you always have a special place in my heart ... a very good nephew, always makes busu laugh with your humor .. your smile and your words "afiq handsome kan Busu .. " Busu will cherished all the memories in my heart... Eventhough you were with us for a short time, Busu knew that you had a great life, great family and wonderful friends around you ... Ya Allah... may You have mercy on his soul, forgive all his sins, reward him for his good intentions and grant him Jannatul Firdaus .. Aminnn Ya Rabbal A'lamin .. Al - Fatihah..
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''Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing).''



[Surah Al-Imran, Verse 185]
 
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Thursday, November 11, 2010

● Sungkyunkwan Scandal ;; do u really want my love?

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I'm so in love with the background song for the music video .. here's the lyric of Bittersweet, by Amy Diamond... 

Amy Diamond - Bittersweet

It's hard to find the things to say
I'm vulnerable and frail
So I wrap my heart in bubble plastic
Just in case it breaks

Before you and I go much further now
I'm asking you to tell me
Do you really want my love?
Is it really me you're thinking of?
When you smile at me
It's so bittersweet
Let me know
Before tomorrow comes along
Cause baby I'm already in too deep
Until then I love you bittersweet

I can't let go
But this I know
I won't let you stay
If you're not sure about the way you feel
About the two of us today
Before you and I go much further now
I'm asking you to please tell me

Do you really want my love?
Is it really me you're thinking of?
When you smile at me
It's so bittersweet
Let me know
Before tomorrow comes along
Cause baby I'm already in too deep
Until then I love you bittersweet

It's heaven when when you say it's you and me
But hell when you're gone mysteriously
I'd rather be alone than lost and torn
Maybe I must make it on my own
I'm feeling incomplete
Loving you is so bittersweet

Do you really want my looo-ooo-ooo-ooooooove?

Do you really want my love?
Is it really me you're thinking of?
When you smile at me
It's so bittersweet
Oh let me know
Before tomorrow comes along
Cause baby I'm already in too deep
Until then I love you bittersweet
Until then I love you bittersweet

I'm totally hooked up with this korean drama ..... Sungkyunkwan Scandal .... 
The story takes us to Joseon era, where Kim Yun Hee has to pretend to be her sick brother (Kim Mun Shik) and enters Sungkyunkwan School, a prestige and recognizable school at that time and are off limits to woman.  She enters as a scholar and met three interesting people, Seonjun (Garang), a quiet, subtle yet intelligent man who has so much respect to his father, the Prime Minister, Yong Ha.. a happy go lucky, cheeky and curious man and lastly Jae Sin (Crazy Horse) .. a rebellious young man who would stood up with his beliefs, would not care less about rules and when he is with woman, he would have cute little hiccups.....


The story continues with her journey at the school ... her obstacles and challenges for her to be in a man's world and the hardship she has to go through to conceal her true identity ... at the same time, she found love.

Will she succeed? Well... I'm still watching eps 11.... I certainly have a long way to go ... I'm just loving it :) 

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Living: 20 Simple Ways to Get Happy | Reader's Digest

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Living: 20 Simple Ways to Get Happy | Reader's Digest


State of Mind
Happiness is ephemeral, subject to the vagaries of everything from the weather to the size of your bank account.
We're not suggesting that you can reach a permanent state called "happiness" and remain there. But there are many ways to swerve off the path of anxiety, anger, frustration, and sadness into a state of happiness once or even several times throughout the day. Here are 20 ideas to get you started. Choose the ones that work for you. If tuning out the news or making lists will serve only to stress you further, try another approach.
1. Practice mindfulnessBe in the moment. Instead of worrying about your checkup tomorrow while you have dinner with your family, focus on the here and now -- the food, the company, the conversation.
2. Laugh out loud. Just anticipating a happy, funny event can raise levels of endorphins and other pleasure-inducing hormones and lower production of stress hormones. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, tested 16 men who all agreed they thought a certain videotape was funny. Half were told three days in advance they would watch it. They started experiencing biological changes right away. When they actually watched the video, their levels of stress hormones dropped significantly, while their endorphin levels rose 27 percent and their growth hormone levels (indicating benefit to the immune system) rose 87 percent.
3. Go to sleep. We have become a nation of sleep-deprived citizens. Taking a daily nap or getting into bed at 8 p.m. one night with a good book -- and turning the light out an hour later -- can do more for your mood and outlook on life than any number of bubble baths or massages.
4. Hum along. Music soothes more than the savage beast. Studies find music activates parts of the brain that produce happiness -- the same parts activated by food or sex. It's also relaxing. In one study older adults who listened to their choice of music during outpatient eye surgery had significantly lower heart rates, blood pressure, and cardiac workload (that is, their heart didn't have to work as hard) as those who had silent surgery.
5. Declutter. It's nearly impossible to meditate, breathe deeply, or simply relax when every surface is covered with papers and bills and magazines, your cabinets bulge, and you haven't balanced your checkbook in six months. Plus, the repetitive nature of certain cleaning tasks -- such as sweeping, wiping, and scrubbing -- can be meditative in and of itself if you focus on what you're doing.

Block and Focus
6. Just say no. Eliminate activities that aren't necessary and that you don't enjoy. If there are enough people already to handle the church bazaar and you're feeling stressed by the thought of running the committee for yet another year, step down and let someone else handle things.
7. Make a list. There's nothing like writing down your tasks to help you organize your thoughts and calm your anxiety. Checking off each item provides a great sense of fulfillment.
8. Do one thing at a time. Edward Suarez, Ph.D., associate professor of medical psychology at Duke, found that people who multitask are more likely to have high blood pressure. Take that finding to heart. Instead of talking on the phone while you fold laundry or clean the kitchen, sit down in a comfortable chair and turn your entire attention over to the conversation. Instead of checking e-mail as you work on other projects, turn off your e-mail function until you finish the report you're writing. This is similar to the concept of mindfulness.
9. Garden. Not only will the fresh air and exercise provide their own stress reduction and feeling of well-being, but the sense of accomplishment that comes from clearing a weedy patch, watching seeds turn into flowers, or pruning out dead wood will last for hours, if not days.
10. Tune out the news. For one week go without reading the newspaper, watching the news, or scanning the headlines online. Instead, take a vacation from the misery we're exposed to every day via the media and use that time for a walk, a meditation session, or to write in your journal.
11. Take a dog for a walk. There are numerous studies that attest to the stress-relieving benefits of pets. In one analysis researchers evaluated the heart health of 240 couples, half of whom owned a pet. Those couples with pets had significantly lower heart rates and blood pressure levels when exposed to stressors than the couples who did not have pets. In fact, the pets worked even better at buffering stress than the spouses did.
12. Scent the air. Research finds that the benefits of aromatherapy in relieving stress are real. In one study people exposed to rosemary had lower anxiety levels, increased alertness, and performed math computations faster. Adults exposed to lavender showed an increase in the type of brain waves that suggest increased relaxation. Today you have a variety of room-scenting methods, from plug-in air fresheners to essential oil diffusers, potpourri, and scented candles.
13. Ignore the stock market. Simply getting your quarterly 401(k) statement can be enough to send your blood pressure skyrocketing. In fact, Chinese researchers found a direct link between the daily performance of the stock market and the mental health of those who closely followed it. Astute investors know that time heals most financial wounds, so give your investments time -- and give yourself a break.
14. Visit a quiet place. Libraries, museums, gardens, and places of worship provide islands of peace and calm in today's frantic world. Find a quiet place near your house and make it your secret getaway.
15. Volunteer. Helping others enables you to put your own problems into perspective and also provides social interaction. While happy people are more likely to help others, helping others increases your happiness. One study found that volunteer work enhanced all six aspects of well-being: happiness, life satisfaction, self-esteem, sense of control over life, physical health, and depression.
16. Spend time alone. Although relationships are one of the best antidotes to stress, sometimes you need time alone to recharge and reflect. Take yourself out to lunch or to a movie, or simply spend an afternoon reading, browsing in a bookstore, or antiquing.
17. Walk mindfully. You probably already know that exercise is better than tranquilizers for relieving anxiety and stress. But what you do with your mind while you're walking can make your walk even more beneficial. In a study called the Ruth Stricker Mind/Body Study, researchers divided 135 people into five groups of walkers for 16 weeks. Group one walked briskly, group two at a slow pace, and group three at a slow pace while practicing "mindfulness," a mental technique to bring about the relaxation response, a physiological response in which the heart rate slows and blood pressure drops. This group was asked to pay attention to their footsteps, counting one, two, one, two, and to visualize the numbers in their mind. Group four practiced a form of tai chi, and group five served as the control, changing nothing about their lives. The group practicing mindfulness showed significant declines in anxiety and had fewer negative and more positive feelings about themselves. Overall they experienced the same stress-reducing effects of the brisk walkers. Better yet, the effects were evident immediately.
18. Give priority to close relationships. One study of more than 1,300 men and women of various ages found that those who had a lot of supportive friends were much more likely to have healthier blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar metabolism, and stress hormone levels than those with two or fewer close friends. Women, and to a lesser extent men, also seemed to benefit from good relationships with their parents and spouses. Studies also find that people who feel lonely, depressed, and isolated are three to five times more likely to get sick and die prematurely than those who have feelings of love, connection, and community.
19. Take care of the soul. In study after study, actively religious people are happier and cope better with crises, according to David Myers, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. For many people faith provides a support community, a sense of life's meaning, feelings of ultimate acceptance, a reason to focus beyond yourself, and a timeless perspective on life's woes. Even if you're not religious, a strong spirituality may offer similar benefits.
20. Count your blessings. People who pause each day to reflect on some positive aspect of their lives (their health, friends, family, freedom, education, etc.) experience a heightened sense of well-being.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

If you ....

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If you want to be happy, let go of the thing that caused you misery.

If you want to be at peace, clear your mind from vengeful thoughts.

If you want the world to be kind to you, be kind to yourself first. 

Don’t be afraid to get hurt, as the wound will heal.

Don’t hold a grudge, as it will keep you chained to your past. 

Don’t be cruel, because the evil witch would never get a happy ending.

Credit goes out to my dear fren Zarin - thank you for this very true and inspiring words :) 


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Finding Mr. Destiny (2010) Part II

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here are some of the delicious movie photo releases ^___^




 

  

  



All pictures credited to : www.hancinema.net
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Monday, November 1, 2010

Finding Mr. Destiny (2010) Trailer Eng Subbed

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Alternative title : "Looking For Kim Jong Wook", "First Love"

Synopsis


"Hello, this is the 'First Love Office' where people can request to find their first love."


Han Ki-joon, the man with 2:8 ratio parted hair, slim body and inflexible character who always look before he leap, got fired from his company, mainly due to his 0% flexibility. He accidently finds a clever founding item, which is a job which finds people's first loves. He opens 'First Love Office' only with passion toward people's move.

"My first love is Kim. Jong. Wook...."


Suh Ji-woo, was proposed by her present boyfriend. But even her father, her only parent who leaves everyday with hope of his daughter's marriage, she refuges her boyfriend's proposal. Inside of her they is a person named 'Kim Jong-wook' who she can never forget.
She eventually forced to visit Ki-joon's office by his father, and decide to find her first love, who she has barely has a memory left.

"Do I have to follow your every step? Even quitting my current job?"
"When the information is poor, at least your passion shouldn't be poor."


Suh Ji-woo become the first client of 'First Love Office' but all she know about her first love is the name, Kim Jong-wook.
To complete his company's first request successfully, Ki-joon does his best to find 'Kim Jong-wook but Ji-woo is getting tired of his precisionism and too much paasion. He eventually planning a trip to find Kim Jong-wook, who lives in many parts of Korea (since there are so many people named as Kim Jong-wook), and he want Ji-woo to accompany him for this trip...



I'm sooooooooo gonna watch this movie just bcoz ..... there's GONG YOO .... it's his first acting gig after being released from the military early this year ..... "GONG YOO oppa .. saranghae.."  ^_____^

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Random Quotes

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Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.


No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.


The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.


Life is like a landscape. You live in the midst of it but can describe it only from the vantage point of distance.


We don't love qualities, we love persons; sometimes by reason of their defects as well as of their qualities.


When you hold someone, hold them like it's the last time you'll ever see them. And when they go, don't make reasons for them to stay, only reasons for them to return.


Love fulfilled sees where we could have gone the way of love before, if we'd known how, and how insecurities limited many of our choices. Love fulfilled perceives new meaning and higher reasons behind many of the mysteries of why things happened as they did. Living from the heart is business - the business of caring for self and others. Understanding this will take us past the age of information into the age of intuitive living


Some thoughts are better left unsaid, some feelings are better left kept to yourself, but love has its way of expressing itself despite the silence.


The day you take complete responsibility for yourself, the day you stop making any excuses, that's the day you start to the top.


May you have the hindsight to know where you're been, the foresight to know where you're going, and the insight to know when you're going too far.


You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.


Nothing is hopeless; we must hope for everything.


Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.


True friend doesn’t care when you’re broke, being a witch, what you weigh, if your house is a mess, what you drive, about your past, or if your family is filled with crazy people. They love you for who you are.


I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.


Our problems are mostly behind us. What we have to do now is fight the solutions.


Facts are fact and will not disappear on the account of your likes.

Often we don't even realize who we're meant to be because we're so busy trying to live out someone else's ideas.  But other people and  their opinions hold no power in defining our destiny.





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Hearing or listening??

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the difference between "hearing" and "listening" ...

"hearing" - using your ears only ..

"listening" - using your eye and soul ..

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